Wawa promises no gas gouging at new location near OIA

The grand opening of a gas station near Orlando International Airport could ignite a price war.

Wawa has promised not to price gouge in its new location on State Road 436 and Lee Vista Boulevard.

Other stations in the area are charging nearly $6 a gallon.

The Wawa store opened on Thursday morning, and one employee said drivers will pay $2.99 for regular gas during the grand opening.

"When we put up a sign like that and in our other 24 locations, competition follows and that's good for the consumer and good for the economy at the end of the day," said Wawa president Chris Gheysens.

Wawa officials said the gas prices will be comparable to most stations across the county and will not match its neighbors.

A couple of years ago, Orlando leaders passed a law requiring gas prices be clearly visible from the road so drivers aren't shocked when they pull in.

However, even with the signs, stations can charge whatever they want.

"They can charge whatever price they want to charge. We just want them to let the customers know what they're paying when they get to the pump," said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. "We actually have an ordinance now to get them to display their signs but they continue to cut corners."

The average price for gas in Orlando sits at $3.49, that is 20 cents lower than prices the same time last year.

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